Origin
Albany, KY
Afternoon in Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, KY to Georgetown, KY
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
173.9 mi
280 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, KY
Connor Scott McManus
Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 173.9 miles, this trek from Albany to Georgetown takes approximately 3 hours and 42 minutes of drive time. Because the journey is relatively straightforward, you can easily complete it as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Monticello Road, Cumberland Gap Parkway, and the Hal Rogers Parkway as you travel through the Southeast region of Kentucky. Budgeting roughly $26 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection between these two Kentucky communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.9 miles from Albany, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and more substantial parkways. With a highway share of 59%, the route balances slower, steady segments with faster sections that help you make time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 35.7-mile segment on Monticello Road, which serves as a significant portion of your early travel. As you move from the initial backroads onto the parkways, the pace of the drive shifts, requiring you to stay attentive to changing road types. It is a varied drive that keeps you engaged without the monotony of a purely interstate-focused itinerary.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monticello Road is the longest continuous segment at about 35.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 127 Business / North Washington Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 127 Business / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (KY 914): Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles (KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 127 Business / North Washington Street
Turn right onto US 127 Business / North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
44.7 mi into trip
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~59m in
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KY 914
Turn right onto KY 914
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
49 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway
Turn right onto KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
89.3 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
5
154.3 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
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KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Albany, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Barbourville
89.3 mi in
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~1h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello Road | 35.7 mi | 47m |
| Cumberland Gap Parkway | 30.7 mi | 36m |
| Hal Rogers Parkway | 28.7 mi | 32m |
| KY 38 | 19.7 mi | 34m |
| Harlan Road | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Pineville Road | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| I 75 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| KY 914 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Monticello Road
— 35.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 350
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Cumberland Street
2
Turn right onto US 127 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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North Washington Street
3
Continue on US 127 Business
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cross Street
4
Turn right onto US 127
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
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US 127
5
Turn right onto KY 558
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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KY 558
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto KY 90
36 mi
·
47 min
·
Monticello Road
7
Continue on KY 1247
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
KY 1247
8
Turn right onto KY 914
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
KY 914
Use the none lane.
9
Turn right onto KY 80
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Hal Rogers Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
11
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
13
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Corbin Bypass
14
Continue on US 25E
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Cumberland Gap Parkway
15
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bob Madon Bypass
16
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Harlan Road
17
Continue on US 119
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pineville Road
18
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 421
19
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
KY 38
20
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
KY 38
21
Continue on KY 38
20 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 38
22
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip with a manageable duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, as this will help you maintain focus during the 3-hour and 42-minute transit. Given the $26 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before leaving Albany is a smart move to avoid unnecessary stops later on. Keep a close watch on your navigation when transitioning between Monticello Road and the parkways, as these intersections are the most critical points of the journey. Taking advantage of the single planned stop will ensure you arrive in Georgetown feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.9 miles from Albany, KY, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.9 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, KY
This is one driving day of about 173.9 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albany, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Monticello Road for about 35.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.9 mi from Albany, KY · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.9 miles from Albany, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Georgetown, KY
The final approach into Georgetown, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Georgetown, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.41 one way
$52.83 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.63 | $77.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.26 | $8.35 |
| Efficient EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.22 | $6.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.35 | $11.13 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 173.9 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monticello Road, Cumberland Gap Parkway, Hal Rogers Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.9 miles from Albany, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 127 Business / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (KY 914): Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles (KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Albany, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
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